The Salvation Army in Action in Flood-Damaged Nebraska and Iowa Communities
Salvation Army Western Division was at work again on Monday, March 18, in flood-damaged communities across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The following is a breakdown of some of the flood-relief support activities in which our officers, staff and volunteers have participated:
In Omaha --The flood-relief-items donation center at the old Canfield's near 84th & Center continued operations today; it will be open from noon-6 p.m. through Friday, March 22. We would truly appreciate continued donations of flood-cleanup supplies, including:
- Mops
- Buckets
- Work gloves
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Bleach
- Household cleaning items
In Bellevue -- Kroc Center Omaha staff are serving three meals per day at the flood-relief shelter at Calvary Church.
In Sioux City -- Officers and staff have been serving three meals a day to people in flood-damaged areas around the Sioux City area, while also providing emotional and spiritual care.
In Fremont -- The team there is assisting with food service efforts at various local shelters, including serving approximately 500 people at lunchtime.
In Norfolk -- Among other work, staff helped flood victims find short-term housing.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to assist with flood-relief efforts and donations to support flood-relief efforts. To sign up to volunteer, visit our "Register to Ring" volunteer page or call 402-898-6050. To make a financial donation, visit our flood-relief donations page.